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Where music’s future is unfolding with unlimited potential.

At UNIFIED Music Group, people are the beat of our business and we are here because of exceptional people. We are a globally renowned multi-service music company, providing a range of services with team members located in Melbourne, Sydney, Los Angeles, New York, Nashville and Toronto. Our team is global and so are the opportunities for new talent and experienced leaders within our business.

Your new role

We are seeking experienced Senior Lawyer to lead our Legal function and oversee Business Affairs across UNIFIED Music Group. Based in Melbourne and reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you’ll play a critical role at the intersection of music, creativity, and commerce.

This is a rare opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, passionate about leading a growing team and who is passionate about making a genuine impact across the music and entertainment industry.

What would a day in the life look like for you

• Lead UNIFIED’s Legal and Business Affairs strategy, ensuring alignment with our values and commercial goals.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to a Legal & Business Affairs team member and manage relationships with outside counsel where appropriate.

• Draft, negotiate and manage agreements across artists, labels, publishers, distributors and key partners.

• Oversee our IP portfolio, including trademarks, licensing, and broader rights management.

• Advise leadership and stakeholders on legal risks, compliance, and changes in regulation.

• Manage disputes, litigation and crisis scenarios in collaboration with external legal counsel.

• Work closely with the CEO on corporate structuring, property matters and key commercial transactions.

• Lead Business Affairs projects, focusing on process improvement across contracts and royalty workflows.

• Manage the Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) and other bonus structures, ensuring legal compliance and delivery in partnership with Head of People & Culture.
  

We would love for you to have

• Broad legal experience across commercial law, IP, and regulatory compliance.

• Demonstrated success leading legal and business affairs in a commercial or creative organisation.

• Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

• A collaborative, solution-oriented approach to working across teams.

• Experience in music, entertainment or media (preferred).

When you join UNIFIED

We believe in building a workplace that works with you. Some of the benefits that our people enjoy are:
🎟️ Partner discounts and access to tickets for some of the best gigs and festivals.
🌴 1 week of additional leave gifted to you for your birthday, RUOK Day and 3 days over the end-of-year break!
📞 Access to the Employee Assistance Program to care for your wellbeing, all year round.
🍼 8 Weeks of paid Parental Leave for when your child is born or adopted.
📚 Access to Training and Development initiatives to help you upskill and grow.
🌏 Contribution to the UNIFIED Impact Committee to ensure we make positive, meaningful, and sustainable change in the world.

UNIFIED brings together creative talent, entrepreneurs, and team members in an environment where they can thrive.

Guided by our deep passion for music, artists and the independent music community, UNIFIED leads a professional, innovative, and motivated team to achieve extraordinary results.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, with a focus on ensuring that we are engaging with and supporting the local and international communities that are close to the heart of the UNIFIED Music Group Impact Committee.

UNIFIED Music Group is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, we welcome you to let us know in your application. If you require assistance with making your application, please contact us at careers@unifiedmusicgroup.com